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April 9, 2024

Ga. blessing of the fleet ends with boat parade

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Darien’s 56th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. Photo courtesy of Anchored Shrimp Company

DARIEN, Ga. (WTOC) - Sunday wrapped up a weekend full of events for the 56th Annual Blessing of the Fleet in McIntosh County.

As part of a longstanding tradition, decorated boats go underneath the Darien Bridge and get blessed for the shrimping season ahead.

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